West Dalhousie, N.S., Wildfires Prompt County of Annapolis to Declare State of Local Emergency

Weather conditions cause Long Lake wildfire to double in size

The fire at Long Lake in Annapolis County has grown to more than 800 hectares — nearly doubling in size since Friday — prompting the area municipality to issue a local state of emergency.

Long Lake wildfire nearly doubles in size overnight

Officials say the Long Lake wildfire in the Annapolis Valley remains out of control after nearly doubling in size overnight.

West Dalhousie, N.S., wildfires prompt County of Annapolis to declare state of local emergency

The ongoing wildfires in West Dalhousie, N.S., had prompted the Municipality of the County of Annapolis to declare a state of local emergency.

Long day fighting Long Lake wildfire complex involves some success, and a crash

Water bombers on scene

DNR helicopter crashes while battling Long Lake wildfire

RCMP release: The Department of Natural Resources confirms that one of its helicopters crashed in shallow water at about 4:24 p.m. today, August 15, while working on the Long Lake wildfires. The pilot was conscious and talking with firefighters who quickly reached the aircraft. By 6 p.m. he was rescued from his aircraft and taken […] More

Long Lake Wildfires Response